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Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training - Health Education England - SoEPS/16.314

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Award

22 Jan 2018 at 13:37

Tender

28 Jul 2017 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is overseeing a tender titled "Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training - Health Education England - SoEPS/16.314." This initiative falls under the education and training services industry category and is associated with a maximum contract value of £10,000,000 over four years. The procurement process, classified as an open procedure, aims to facilitate the delivery of a Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training Programme across England, with particular attention to enhancing workforce skills through a two-year initial contract valued at up to £5,000,000. The tender period concluded on 15th September 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1st December 2017, running until 31st October 2019, covering various regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy or healthcare-related training modules. Companies capable of developing and delivering training programmes that align with NHS England requirements—and those with the capacity to provide a range of learning formats including online and in-person modules—would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of community pharmacy training.

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Notice Title

Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training - Health Education England - SoEPS/16.314

Notice Description

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of Health Education England (the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the delivery of Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training Programme for England. HEE, in partnership with NHS England, through the Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) has a requirement to procure post registration development across a range of skills and clinical themes. The provision is expected to be the enabler for individuals to drive change and will likely consist of a portfolio of modules (level 7, Masters) that learners can access as standalone units of development but will also offer the scope to achieve a post graduate certificate. A total of up to 60,000 credits per year are being procured as part of an initial 2 year contract, with the potential for a further extension of two years, following review. The maximum value of the contract over four years is PS10,000,000. The initial two year contract will be a maximum of PS5,000,000. These figures include VAT. Please note payment will be related to Financial Years. Post registration community pharmacy and workforce development has been recognised as one aspect of workforce transformation aimed at developing clinical pharmacy capacity with a view to the delivery of medicines optimisation and the promotion of health and wellbeing through the community pharmacy workforce. The workforce development commissioned will be open to those delivering community pharmacy services. Bid evaluation will include quality criteria that reflects HEE Quality Standards. The overall deliverables include action learning sets, courses focused on service development and clinical themes aligned to NHS England requirements - for example, mental health. The providers and participating pharmacists are expected to have an active participation in the programme of evaluation co-ordinated by NHS England's research and evaluation team. Please access the procurement documents for further information. Additional information: Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Friday 15th September 2017 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any unsubmitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: Post Registration Community Pharmacist Training - Health Education England, please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04500ad6-0b8a-46da-b6bc-385be72de0c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

LOT A - NOT AWARDED

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

UNIVERSITY OF BATH (THE

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